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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.66, 208.95 and 114.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.66, 208.95 and 114.15 is: 157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.66 : 208.95 = 114.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.66/208.95 = 114.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.66x = 208.95 × 114.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.66x = 23,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,851.64/151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.27

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